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This bacon and leek quiche took several attempts to get it perfect. I wanted the leeks to be cooked and not squeaky when you bit into them. And the bacon had to offer some texture. To me, what makes this a must try dish is the addition of the cheese. Head straight on to the … Continue reading Bacon And Leek Quiche
Just add cheese and it will be better! Here I have taken ordinary cauliflower cheese and added my trusty bacon condiment, to make the tastiest Cauliflower Gratin. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Cauliflower Gratin ♥ I spoke on Friday about love, and today, that theme continues. Over twenty years ago I arrived … Continue reading Cauliflower Gratin | Fancy Cauliflower Cheese
These mini frittatas are so easy to make and so versatile. You can substitute the vegetables you have at home that need using up. And pack them into your kids' lunch boxes. Dave and I warmed them up slightly before enjoying as a snack. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Mini Frittatas ♥ … Continue reading Mini Frittatas | Frittata Tartlets
I have been making one version or another of shakshuka eggs for some time. We used to make this North African dish for Dave's mum when we made breakfast for her. My folks ask for it when they stay at us, and the last time we went away this was our breakfast. I premade the … Continue reading Shakshuka Eggs | Great Make Ahead Recipe
According to Pippa Middlehurst, this recipe for XO sauce is the poor man's version. It makes use of more affordable produce packed full of umami flavour. If you do not like fishy things then this sauce is not for you. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ XO Sauce ♥ When Dave installed the … Continue reading XO Sauce | Poor Man’s Umami Sauce
Chorizo is one of those ingredients that can turn everyday mundane ingredients into something special. It is what makes this chickpea and chorizo soup so hearty and flavoursome. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Chickpea And Chorizo Soup ♥ I love my packing cubes. And for those of you who don't know what … Continue reading Chickpea And Chorizo Soup | Hummus To Halva
Life Kitchen have been teaching this recipe for Mint And Pea Carbonara since their very first class. According to Ryan, pancetta, parmesan and peas bring that sought-after umami hit, while mint leaves and chilli wake up the senses. Mint has a cooling affect and is a trigeminal stimulant. By adding it to a dish it … Continue reading Mint And Pea Carbonara From Life Kitchen
Inspired by Chef Mimi's recipe for Cuban black bean soup, I made pork and beans. It was a hearty and comforting dish and perfect as a pick me up. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Pork And Beans ♥ Five days into lockdown I dropped my fitness tracker. I started off with a … Continue reading Pork And Beans
In winter there is nothing better than a bowl of warm, comforting soup. I adapted this recipe for red lentil soup from my friend Camilla. It is the only way I will eat lentils. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Red Lentil Soup ♥ Our Boxer dog Scarlett has numerous beds. In the … Continue reading Red Lentil Soup
When you mention ragu, people automatically think of bolognese sauce. But, in Italy, a ragu pasta sauce is any sauce for pasta that contains meat. These sauces differ from region to region, and mine is Northern Italian. It uses ground beef as the protein. Head straight on to the Recipe For Ragu Ragu Pasta Sauce … Continue reading Ragu Pasta Sauce | Northern Italian Recipe
To make an authentic chicken and shellfish paella you need a paellera. This is the dish it is cooked and served in. Originating in Valencia, there are three basic ingredients. Rice, saffron and olive oil. Other essential ingredients include chorizo, mussels, chicken, langoustines and peas. Head straight on to the Recipe For Chicken And Shellfish … Continue reading Chicken And Shellfish Paella From Valencia
The task set by The Food In Jars Mastery Challenge this month was to make jam. I could have gone the sweet route with in season plums, but chose rather to head off in a savoury direction. I adapted Sam's recipe and made smoked bacon jam. Head straight on to the Recipe For Smoked Bacon Jam ♥ A … Continue reading Smoked Bacon Jam
I got the idea for the breakfast egg cups when Dave and I had breakfast at Darlington Place. They served theirs in a shortcrust pastry which to me was too heavy for so early in the morning. I have made these 5 times and I can say they are a great breakfast treat. Head straight … Continue reading Breakfast Egg Cups
Lorraine describes this as her quick fix meal. I think of it as a great way to carbo load before going to gym. Which ever way you think of it, mug pizza bianca is a great way to prepare and eat lunch at work or when you are in a rush. Head straight on to … Continue reading Mug Pizza Bianca | Quick Fix Meal
Head straight on to the recipe for Fluffy Eggs ♥ Fluffy eggs is what I called these eggs in meringue clouds as the whites were all fluffed up. I like my egg yolks to be runny but if you prefer yours hard then keep them in the oven a little longer. Enjoy on the weekend … Continue reading Fluffy Eggs | Cloud Eggs
Spaghetti squash is so named as when it is cooked, the flesh falls away from the skin in ribbons resembling pasta. It is high in nutrients such as folic acid, potassium, Vitamin A and beta carotene and low in calories, making it a great addition to your meal if you are watching your food intake. … Continue reading Spaghetti Squash
There is no pill for stupid! These words seem to be leaving my mouth more and more often as I deal with people who just are not bright enough to be in the jobs they are in. The biggest problem I have is with one particular sales lady at a shop I frequent on a … Continue reading Baked Risotto Recipe For Daring Cooks’
There are many reasons I chose to make the Home Made Baked Beans from scratch. But the main reason was that I really do not like the smell of the tomato sauce in the store bought canned beans. A long time ago, Dave asked me to do a delivery for him at a canning factory. … Continue reading Home Made Baked Beans
Soup to me is an easy meal, the dish I prepare when I am exhausted, or when we have got home late. Dave and I have a fairly active social life, but we tend not to have two late nights in a row if we can help it. The alarm goes off at a quarter to … Continue reading Pea And Ham Soup
This cream of leek and cauliflower soup packed a great flavour punch and I adapted it slightly from the original. I do not consider myself an aggressive driver. I am impatient with other drivers (read idiots) on the road but my own driving is cautious. I'm aware of what is going on around me and … Continue reading Cream Of Leek And Cauliflower Soup